There is plenty of support available to help you with your FAS application.
Most importantly, you can authorise someone to apply on your behalf if you want.
Nominate someone to help with your Financial Assistance Scheme application
Victims of violent crime can nominate someone to help them apply for financial assistance through Victoria's Financial Assistance Scheme.
Get help in your language for the Financial Assistance Scheme
Information about the Financial Assistance Scheme is available in 20 languages.
Legal assistance with the Financial Assistance Scheme
Although FAS is designed to be accessible for all victims, you may still wish to have a lawyer assist you.
Support services for victims
There are many support services available to help victims of crime.
Marra Yattakunar Pathway
Contact the Marra Yattakunar Team, available to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with their Financial Assistance Scheme application.
Accessibility support
The Financial Assistance Scheme aims to be accessible and flexible in providing assistance to victims, and has a range of supports in place to help people with disability to access financial assistance.
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